Thanks for hopping on today's video! Outside the priory museum, the guide announced something about having the oldest example of English knitting - which sounded fishy to me! While it was very cool to see some preserved pieces of knitted and woven fabric from the island, I wanted to share a nice overview of the historic knitted pieces that exist around the world: www.vam.ac.uk/articles/the-history-of-hand-knitting
Absolutely loved this video, found it so moving. Love watching you knit, the music was wonderful. More of the same please. Thank you for taking time to record and share your trip with us. Taia x
There's a tree in that churchyard in the village, by the priory, planted in memory of my grandfather. I know this place so well, but it has changed so much in my lifetime ( I'm in my 65). When my dad was a child during WWII, he used to deliver daily newspapers to the man who lived in the castle. I love this place. My Scottish family (Ballantyne) was famous for knitting and weaving. I was the last generation to be employed, working in the textile museum, set up by my grandfather. Best place to sit for me would be the Castle Headrocks, near Sandholm Bay, watching the seals.
So glad you made it up Lindisfarne! My grandmother was born there and I grew up just a few miles down the coast. I’m biased, but I think it’s one of the most beautiful places in the world. I’m not sure if you saw the Lindisfarne Gospels, but there are some beautiful colorwork and cabled patterns inspired by the illuminated texts. I made the Lindisfarne shawl by Lucy Hague for my Gran - super tricky but a beautiful pattern. Oh, and there’s a yarn company just inland from Lindisfarne called “Whistlebare” - so these sheep might be producing wool used in Northumbrian yarn!
From USA - and having traveled to different countries - England included , that was what was brought to me the most, the history of those countries and how new we are ………………. Thank you for a wonderful video !!!🥳
What a beautiful place to visit. You found a beautiful spot to sit and knit what a view. You have to get that mug when you get back home I'm going to search for one too it's a must have. The one reason why I love to knit and crochet is that the things we make are perfectly imperfect just like people and that is what makes them beautiful. Your sweater is perfect the way it is. Have loads of fun over there. Thanks for sharing.
Outstanding video. Can’t even articulate how much I enjoyed seeing this island, hearing the history and the wonderful, peaceful clips of you knitting. And the church!! 😮amazing
Erm... Somebody doesn't know much about the history of knitting! And that a museum curator! A piece of knitting from the early 1700s is old, yes, but knitting went on very much earlier than that and we have examples of it! Apart from that, Mark, excellent video and oh my, I wish I could pay Lindisfarne a visit, especially now that I have seen your video of it! And in the video you're knitting on the back of your sweater - now how do I know that! 😉
Exactly! Outside the museum they announced that they hold the oldest example of knitting in England - and I thought it sounded fishy! 😂 Still very cool to see a preserved piece from a couple hundred years ago. I hope you enjoy your day, friend!
@@MakerMarkKnits @arwenwestrop5404 Former Archaeologist chipping in here. Yes, there is knitting from earlier (though very few and far between examples survived, and almost entirely outside of Europe). Even places like the British museum really have nothing earlier than the 16th Century from Europe in their collections. So they aren't wrong to say they have some of the earliest surviving knitting in Europe. Knitting may well have existed well before that time, but we don't have it.
Sorry, it's not some of the first knitted cloth. It must be misinformation. Knitted cloth has been found from the 11-1200s Egypt, and from the 1300s all around Europe, from Estonia to Spain.. It might be the first knitted cloth found there 😊 If I remember correctly, the first 'knitting union' was created in France in 1500. And they have found a part of a knitted sock in a tomb, they date to be more than 2000 years old... But anyway, you have made another lovely video ❤❤❤ Thank you for bringing us along. It's so calm to watch. A true pleasure! ❤
Think if you had a tee shirt or a mug that said, “I knit on Lindisfarne”. My husband knit the Lindisfarne shawl by Lucy Hague so of course we had to look up the history of the island including the Viking invasion in 793 A.D. I mirror imaged your knitting as I sat here watching your video. It was very enjoyable. When knitters travel we absolutely must collect memories of the places we’ve knit. Take the opportunity whenever you can.
My cousin lived on the Northumberland coast at Bamburgh and could see Lindisfarne from his sitting room window. We spent many wonderful holidays there when my childeen were young. It's a truly beautiful place.
Absolute bliss. Thank you! I’ve really enjoyed watching the videos from your trip and, wouldn’t you know, this morning I got an email from Indi Untangled announcing their trip to Dublin and the Aran Islands next June. I smashed that “Book Now” button so hard my finger hurts! I blame you. 😂💖
Wow, Mark!! Truly impressive- huge shout out to your acquired droning skills!!! 🎉I enjoyed the whole video and appreciate you taking all the time you do to make these videos. Loved the scenery, the history, the music…. 😊
I’m knitting Rebecca Clow’s Leith Cardigan as I sit here watching you do her Kerr. I’m familiar with her patterns as I’ve done three test knits for her!
I love both the musical scenery and you talking and of course the knitting. I always knit along. So this is a very pleasurable video to me. And understand totally what you mean by the breath of history outside the US. We here tend to consider the settling of America and the revolutionary war as so long ago but it is drop in the bucket compared to a place like Lindisfarne. I always wonder what the locals think as they attend their, to us, ancient church. To us it is special but I guess to them it is just a church the way we view a church here, somewhat every day? 😊
That's an interesting thought. I'm sure the very historic and special buildings still feel a bit special, but they must also feel ubiquitous or "everyday" at some point.
Everything resonates with me! Along with a love of knitting, I studied music (cello & voice) and British history in college, so yeah...lots of love for your content❤
Wow Mark! Beautiful photography and really a lovely introduction to a unique place. The knitting museum was fascinating - it's odd that they seem to think of the knitting as being felted when it clearly was not. But I've had people ask me how I can crochet without a hook. Apparently there are loads of people who have no idea how their knitwear was made. :D No complaints - this was a wonderful video.
That part of the world is so beautiful and so meaningful to those of us with ties to the region. I am glad you got to knit in such a glorious place. Today I am making wristers and ski masks to be delivered to a homeless shelter once it gets cold.
10:13 beautiful! Reminds me of Newquay in Cornwall. My favourite place for a holiday here in UK. There are some picturesque cliffs with benches facing the sea, and some are facing North Atlantic Ocean (if I am not mistaken, not sure where the North Sea ends and Ocean begins😅). Waiting patiently for your videos from Cornwall ❤ . Ok now, watching you knit this colourwork, made me fall in love with it and now I have to make this sweater aswell. Moving it to my "next project" pile 😊
Beautiful video! Wow, people in the comments know so much more about historical knitting than I do! I went to Lindisfarne as a child with my family. I remember walking across, but as we were walking back needing to speed up as the tide was coming in and loving the excitement of it! I really like watching people knit, so relaxing. Looking forward to your next section of your UK tour.
The songs I used are called: "Isle of Mist," by Breathing Tides, and "Highland Hymn," by Bonnie Grace. I imagine you can find them on youtube or by googling the titles :)
Thanks for hopping on today's video! Outside the priory museum, the guide announced something about having the oldest example of English knitting - which sounded fishy to me! While it was very cool to see some preserved pieces of knitted and woven fabric from the island, I wanted to share a nice overview of the historic knitted pieces that exist around the world:
www.vam.ac.uk/articles/the-history-of-hand-knitting
Personally I find your voice and your knitting mesmerizing and very calming
Thank you for such a kind comment!
Absolutely loved this video, found it so moving. Love watching you knit, the music was wonderful. More of the same please. Thank you for taking time to record and share your trip with us. Taia x
There's a tree in that churchyard in the village, by the priory, planted in memory of my grandfather. I know this place so well, but it has changed so much in my lifetime ( I'm in my 65). When my dad was a child during WWII, he used to deliver daily newspapers to the man who lived in the castle. I love this place.
My Scottish family (Ballantyne) was famous for knitting and weaving. I was the last generation to be employed, working in the textile museum, set up by my grandfather.
Best place to sit for me would be the Castle Headrocks, near Sandholm Bay, watching the seals.
That's just incredible. Thank you for sharing your story with me!
So glad you made it up Lindisfarne! My grandmother was born there and I grew up just a few miles down the coast. I’m biased, but I think it’s one of the most beautiful places in the world.
I’m not sure if you saw the Lindisfarne Gospels, but there are some beautiful colorwork and cabled patterns inspired by the illuminated texts. I made the Lindisfarne shawl by Lucy Hague for my Gran - super tricky but a beautiful pattern.
Oh, and there’s a yarn company just inland from Lindisfarne called “Whistlebare” - so these sheep might be producing wool used in Northumbrian yarn!
What an amazing connection. I loved visiting Lindisfane and I hope to have the chance to return! Thank you for sharing your story with me :)
From USA - and having traveled to different countries - England included , that was what was brought to me the most, the history of those countries and how new we are ………………. Thank you for a wonderful video !!!🥳
Thank you for being here, Virginia!
Love the sound of your voice and your music choices. Thank you for taking us along on your journey
What a wonderful video. Beautiful scenery, lovely voiceover, inspiring music. You have a gift for sharing. Thank you!
Oh Mark!!! Thank you for sharing this! And you hit the nail on the head when you mentioned the history! How beautiful was this!
Thank you so much!
What a beautiful place to visit. You found a beautiful spot to sit and knit what a view. You have to get that mug when you get back home I'm going to search for one too it's a must have. The one reason why I love to knit and crochet is that the things we make are perfectly imperfect just like people and that is what makes them beautiful. Your sweater is perfect the way it is. Have loads of fun over there. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you’re having an amazing time. I love seeing people be so excited by our history xx
We love it!
Lovely video of the island. The knitting and music was hypnotic and welcome in this unsettled time.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Outstanding video. Can’t even articulate how much I enjoyed seeing this island, hearing the history and the wonderful, peaceful clips of you knitting. And the church!! 😮amazing
Wow, thank you, Maureen!!
Erm... Somebody doesn't know much about the history of knitting! And that a museum curator! A piece of knitting from the early 1700s is old, yes, but knitting went on very much earlier than that and we have examples of it! Apart from that, Mark, excellent video and oh my, I wish I could pay Lindisfarne a visit, especially now that I have seen your video of it! And in the video you're knitting on the back of your sweater - now how do I know that! 😉
Exactly! Outside the museum they announced that they hold the oldest example of knitting in England - and I thought it sounded fishy! 😂 Still very cool to see a preserved piece from a couple hundred years ago. I hope you enjoy your day, friend!
@@MakerMarkKnits @arwenwestrop5404 Former Archaeologist chipping in here. Yes, there is knitting from earlier (though very few and far between examples survived, and almost entirely outside of Europe). Even places like the British museum really have nothing earlier than the 16th Century from Europe in their collections. So they aren't wrong to say they have some of the earliest surviving knitting in Europe. Knitting may well have existed well before that time, but we don't have it.
Sorry, it's not some of the first knitted cloth. It must be misinformation. Knitted cloth has been found from the 11-1200s Egypt, and from the 1300s all around Europe, from Estonia to Spain..
It might be the first knitted cloth found there 😊
If I remember correctly, the first 'knitting union' was created in France in 1500. And they have found a part of a knitted sock in a tomb, they date to be more than 2000 years old...
But anyway, you have made another lovely video ❤❤❤
Thank you for bringing us along. It's so calm to watch. A true pleasure! ❤
Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. Please keep showing us the wonderful places you visit.
More to come!
If you are travelling through London later in your trip, you could go and see The Lindisfarne Gospels at the British Library.
Great idea!
Think if you had a tee shirt or a mug that said, “I knit on Lindisfarne”. My husband knit the Lindisfarne shawl by Lucy Hague so of course we had to look up the history of the island including the Viking invasion in 793 A.D. I mirror imaged your knitting as I sat here watching your video. It was very enjoyable. When knitters travel we absolutely must collect memories of the places we’ve knit. Take the opportunity whenever you can.
What a beautiful reflection. Thank you so much for being here!
I saw how you hold your two yarns. I’ll have to give that a try. Great video. Thank you for sharing your trip
Glad that you are having such a wonderful time. I respect that you want to correct mistakes but I think they add to the project.
Thank you so much for your perspective!
My cousin lived on the Northumberland coast at Bamburgh and could see Lindisfarne from his sitting room window. We spent many wonderful holidays there when my childeen were young. It's a truly beautiful place.
Wow, that sounds beautiful!!
Absolute bliss. Thank you! I’ve really enjoyed watching the videos from your trip and, wouldn’t you know, this morning I got an email from Indi Untangled announcing their trip to Dublin and the Aran Islands next June. I smashed that “Book Now” button so hard my finger hurts! I blame you. 😂💖
Another amazing video,thank you Mark for showing us the magic of Lindisfarne!❤
My pleasure!
Wd love to hear u sing
Loved the views. Enjoyed sitting and knitting with you. The history was very interesting. Thank you!
What a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing it with us. Great to see your progress on the sweater. Best wishes for more travels and adventures!
Thanks for sharing your trip with us.
Wow, Mark!! Truly impressive- huge shout out to your acquired droning skills!!! 🎉I enjoyed the whole video and appreciate you taking all the time you do to make these videos. Loved the scenery, the history, the music…. 😊
Thank you so much!
Another fantastic video. More please. 😊
Thanks for the look at the island.
Thank you, Mark for sharing your travels and beautiful part of England Sacred Island. Amazing views and knitting history.
Glad you enjoyed it
I’m knitting Rebecca Clow’s Leith Cardigan as I sit here watching you do her Kerr. I’m familiar with her patterns as I’ve done three test knits for her!
I love both the musical scenery and you talking and of course the knitting. I always knit along. So this is a very pleasurable video to me. And understand totally what you mean by the breath of history outside the US. We here tend to consider the settling of America and the revolutionary war as so long ago but it is drop in the bucket compared to a place like Lindisfarne. I always wonder what the locals think as they attend their, to us, ancient church. To us it is special but I guess to them it is just a church the way we view a church here, somewhat every day? 😊
That's an interesting thought. I'm sure the very historic and special buildings still feel a bit special, but they must also feel ubiquitous or "everyday" at some point.
Another superb video! Thank you! 🧶🐑🎶💮🤗
Such lovely content - in every way! Thanks so much for sharing!
Our pleasure!
Beautiful music loved the video x
Loved the video,loved the church review.
Hi!! Midnight here! I guess I’ll stay up!!
Lovely video-thank you for bringing us along! Also, love, love, love the colors of your sweater.
Thank you so much!
Lovely place to knit, lovely day. This is my idea of a good time ❤
Btw, there are no mistakes, only enhancements 😊
Oh thank you!
Everything resonates with me! Along with a love of knitting, I studied music (cello & voice) and British history in college, so yeah...lots of love for your content❤
Oh wow! It sounds like we have oodles in common :)
I'd love to do a trip like this to Lindisfarne. looks beautiful x
What a beautiful view to relax and enjoy your knitting time. The music is so …. Perfect
Wow Mark! Beautiful photography and really a lovely introduction to a unique place. The knitting museum was fascinating - it's odd that they seem to think of the knitting as being felted when it clearly was not. But I've had people ask me how I can crochet without a hook. Apparently there are loads of people who have no idea how their knitwear was made. :D No complaints - this was a wonderful video.
I know! I was so puzzled by the felted comment. Maybe I should write to them with a constructive correction!
That part of the world is so beautiful and so meaningful to those of us with ties to the region. I am glad you got to knit in such a glorious place. Today I am making wristers and ski masks to be delivered to a homeless shelter once it gets cold.
10:13 beautiful! Reminds me of Newquay in Cornwall. My favourite place for a holiday here in UK. There are some picturesque cliffs with benches facing the sea, and some are facing North Atlantic Ocean (if I am not mistaken, not sure where the North Sea ends and Ocean begins😅).
Waiting patiently for your videos from Cornwall ❤
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Ok now, watching you knit this colourwork, made me fall in love with it and now I have to make this sweater aswell. Moving it to my "next project" pile 😊
Love watching your knitting technique
Thank you!
Nice video. Informative and extremely calming.
Beautiful video! Wow, people in the comments know so much more about historical knitting than I do! I went to Lindisfarne as a child with my family. I remember walking across, but as we were walking back needing to speed up as the tide was coming in and loving the excitement of it! I really like watching people knit, so relaxing. Looking forward to your next section of your UK tour.
So exciting to see. Love the countryside and sea views. Can I ask who is taking care of Scout while you are away?
Would love to sit and knit with you there
Love the music! Where can I get a copy?
The songs I used are called: "Isle of Mist," by Breathing Tides, and "Highland Hymn," by Bonnie Grace. I imagine you can find them on youtube or by googling the titles :)
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I’m wondering if it’s nalbinding instead of knitted?
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